SoraNews24
SoraNews24 is a Tokyo-based news site. In 2008, our sister site, RocketNews24 published its first Japanese-language article, and two years later came the start of our English site, which originally existed exclusively to translate articles from our Japanese colleagues. Over time we’ve expanded the amount of English-language content we produce while maintaining a focus on fun, weird, and intriguing news from Asia, particularly Japan.
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Super-spicy Tokyo ramen served in a 572-degree Fahrenheit bowl? Yep, we’ll eat that!【Taste test】
Our resident spice fiend puts his tongue to the test in Tokyo’s most competitive ramen neighborhood!
Arsonist claims Kyoto Animation “ripped off other people’s work.”
Motorsports, hot springs, huge ramen, and an amusement park: All reasons to visit Suzuka Circuit
Mie Prefecture’s Suzuka is the home of Japan’s most famous racetrack, but there’s more than cars to get excited about.
For gay, transgender and nonbinary individuals in Japan, filling in forms can be daunting. But how to handle it?
Two-million person protests quickly and compassionately give up their position in the streets for the sake of the injured.
Coca-Cola takes the clear drinks trend to a whole new level, and gives us a special Reiwa parody commercial as well.
Whether asleep or awake, these kids are about to go on some incredible illustrated adventures.
Propaganda trucks in Tokyo pause their racist hate speeches to play the American national anthem.
Lawson’s bite-sized chicken snack is loved across Japan, but can that love stretch around the globe?
Stunning exploration game lets you walk at your own pace, take photos with an in-game camera, and discover hidden areas without the crowds.
We visit the new cafe that aims to change people’s perception about pigs as livestock and promote them as beloved animals instead.
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Archfiend Hello Kitty appears as Sanrio launches new team-up with Yu-Gi-Oh【Pics】
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Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says
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Majority of Japanese women in survey regret marrying their husband, but that’s only half the story
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Live-action Evangelion stage play and Eva-themed hotel rooms are coming to Tokyo
Blowfish-shaped fugu bento appears to celebrate Japan’s Blowfish Day [Taste test]
We deeply regret spending five hours on this artistic Japanese island (we should have spent more)
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